Professional Carpet Cleaning vs. DIY

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Here Are Tips On Using A Professional Carpet Cleaning Company vs. Doing It Yourself

Carpet cleaning is something that has to be done, but is it worth the hassle to save yourself a few dollars? Will you get the same results if you do-it-yourself? Sometimes going with a professional carpet cleaning company may be the way to go! However, if you decide to do-it-yourself, here are some tips on the best way to go about it and things you should avoid.

We all know that vacuum cleaning can remove the majority of dirt and debris, but it is also recommended that you clean your carpet on a fairly frequent basis to remove that sticky, oily substance that builds up in the fibers as a result of various odors and dirt that is tracked in from outside. If you can clean the carpet before it becomes too bad, the cleaning chore will be easier to do and a lot more successful.

You may have heard that cleaning your carpets before it really becomes necessary will cause it to get dirtier much faster… well, this is just a myth! Typically, the average home’s carpet should be cleaned about every 18 months or so, but this will depend, of course, on the number of family members living in the home and the amount of traffic they create walking in and out of the home.

The choice of the right vacuum is very important. Some vacuums can leave residues behind, and when this happens, this residue will promote re-soiling, basically defeating the whole purpose of cleaning your carpet in the first place.

Professional Carpet Cleaning

It is in your best interest to hire a professional carpet cleaning company simply because their experience will enable them to do a much better job than you can do yourself. The equipment they use has more extraction power than anything available to you, and the carpet will dry faster as well. They know the cleaning agents to use, and they know the differences in carpet construction and fibers.

Cleaning Your Carpet Yourself

If you have made the decision to rent or buy a steam cleaning machine and do the job yourself, you should check on several systems before you make a selection. Most rental units will not clean you carpet thoroughly and may actually even end up damaging your carpet.

Therefore, you should always consider the following:

Several rental companies offer cleaning equipment that is similar to what the professionals use. The equipment should have enough vacuum power to allow the carpet to dry within 12 hours of cleaning. You should always avoid rental units found in retail and grocery stores that don’t have the power to extract the cleaning solution from the carpet fast enough, as it can actually damage the carpet due to over wetting.

Make sure you avoid over-wetting the carpet. Any prolonged dampness can lead to mildew growth and bacteria in the carpet, or cause a separation of the backing. Carpeting that remains wet for any longer than 24 hours is prone to developing problems. You can control this by using proper equipment and the right training.

Carpets that have stain resistant treatments have to be cleaned with products that are formulated for this very purpose, or the stain resistance will be impaired and the warranty will be voided. Never use cleaning or spotting solutions that contain bleaches as they can mess up the color of the carpet.

Never use any silicone based treatments on the carpet.

You can help to reduce the drying time by using several fans to move the air around the carpet. You can use a dehumidifier as well, as it will pull moisture from the air.

Hot water extraction – The hot water extraction system is highly recommended, as it considered to be one of the best methods for carpet cleaning. Also known as steam cleaning, the process consists of spraying a mixture of water and detergent into the carpet and recovering the water and soil with a powerful vacuum that puts it into a holding tank. You can use a truck mounted unit or a portable self contained unit as well. This method is easily one of the best, and is ideal for pet stains that you have been unable to get out or for otherwise heavily soiled carpets.

Whether or not you decide on cleaning your carpet is best left in the hands of a professional carpet cleaning company or whether this is something you can handle on your own. Either way… it inevitably must be done!

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2017-08-15

Joey and Bob both know exactly what they are talking about, I am happy to have had all of my questions answered with ease!

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2017-07-27

Dustin and Larry were great, provided details, were professional and courteous and treated my home with respect. Better still, they were able to remove carpet stains the last guy could not. Thank you!

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2017-07-27

Dustin and Larry were fantastic! Called and got same day service. Did and excellent job!

Story D.

2017-06-26

I trusted them with my mother’s hand-made 50+ yr old rug. They did not disappoint. They brought back all the colors beautifully. Also cleaned up the ‘cat’s’ favorite store bought rug. Looks wonderful again. Dustin did a very good job of answering any questions I had along the way.

Nick E.

2017-06-25

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Jill M.

2017-05-18

Got my carpet done and Gage and Chandler did and awesome I highly recommend these guys. Thumbs up 5 stars

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2017-05-18

My son & I had our carpets cleaned Saturday and it was a great experience. Gage was very professional, and courteous, and went over pricing before...

Brian S.

2017-05-09

My son & I had our carpets cleaned Saturday and it was a great experience. Gage was very professional, and courteous, and went over pricing before cleaning to make sure I was comfortable. I give Gage 5 stars.

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2017-04-28

Dustin & Larry were extremely knowledgeable, accommodating, and professional. We explained what we were looking for and they were able to exceed our expectations within our budget. We appreciated them taking the time to thoroughly explain the process from beginning to end. We will be reaching out to them for quarterly cleanings as we were very impressed with their quick and quality services. We strongly recommend Precision Carpet!

Greg P.

2017-04-12

Dustin and Brent were very kind and courteous. They did a thorough job. Pleased with the results!

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2017-04-11

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Greg P.

2017-03-30

Dustin and Brent were very kind and courteous. They did a thorough job. Pleased with the results!

Stephanie H.

2017-03-30

Dustin and Brent were both very courteous and professional throughout the entire process. They arrived within the estimated time window and provided a quick, yet thorough cleaning. I have a small dog that soiled the carpet in my bedroom in several areas. While the price was more than I expected it would be, Precision Carpet was able to completely sanitize and deodorize the carpet back to looking brand new. Though it isn't cheap, you do get what you pay for. I will be using them again for future cleanings, as well as recommending them to my friends and family.

Ashley J.

2017-03-21

Dusty and Brian were very professional and very respectful. They were able to get most of the major, tough stains in my carpet out and the carpet looked...

Eboni N.

2017-03-20

The entire experience was wonderful, Dustin was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the process and service. I had a number of questions that were answered without hesitation. I was very pleased with his customer service and will definitely contact them again in the future.

Sheila M.

2017-03-09

I called Precision Carpet Cleaning on a drop of a dime and they were able to accommodate me the same day, within a couple of hours. Dusty came out and explained to me the process behind his services he was rendering and the risks behind water damage. Very informative and a great people person. ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS COMPANY!

Jen

2017-03-08

Ray is definitely top notch carpet cleaning expert I am retired military and I will sure to recommend him to our soldiers out there superb carpet cleaning!!!!

Kevin B.

2017-03-06

Dustin was immensely knowledgeable about techniques for the care of my carpets. He explained everything to my complete satisfaction. And believe me I had a lot of questions. His patience was phenomenal and I am very satisfied with the results.

Marti M.

2017-03-05

Dustin was awesome. Very nice and professional. Love the fact that I was able to call on a Sunday and get service on Monday.

Rachael F.

2017-02-26

Dustin Hill is one of the most professional person I have ever met. His work is extremely above what I could have expected. I was extremely pleased with how he clean my carpet. I will recommend him and your company to all my friends. Thank you for your service.

Beverly H.

2017-02-03

Chandler and Ray did a great job on my carpet and tile floors! Found the add in the mint magazine. The prices were more than the add said but the work they did was worth what I paid. The prices are also written on paper and not chiseled in stone. Dog stains and odors are GONE! Did my whole house in a little over an hour! Very happy!

Suzan G.

2017-01-02

Great company great people wonderful owner and if you want your carpet looking brand new call this place and make sure you ask for Dustin he will have your carpet looking brand-new and smelling fresh.

Aj R.

2016-12-28

Dustin did an awesome job! He worked quickly and worked very well with my budget!

Duncan T.

2016-12-22

Another awesome job on the eve of Christmas Eve by Dustin. I came home to a horrible doggie accident with a horrible smell and was worried I wouldn't be able to get service done same day when I called at 4:30 PM. To my pleasant surprise - they worked me in and prevented me from having a literal "stinky" holiday weekend. Thank you so much. Awesome work and always so pleasant.

Renee M.

2016-12-16

They helped us a lot in cleaning our carpet. Thank for Dustin and Christian.

Ruba S.

2016-11-29

Great carpet cleaning business in town... Worked with my budget... Arrived early... Kind staff... If you need your carpet cleaned PRECISION CARPET is the BEST place to call!!!!🤗 Gary King is the best to ask for.

Kellie B.

2016-11-23

Dustin did an awesome job on our carpet. It looks amazing and clean. Thanks again!

Marissa M.

2016-11-16

Awesome job!! I contacted Precision Carpet to clean my carpet and was very pleased with the experience. The technician, Ray, called before arriving, arrived at the scheduled time, was very friendly and professional, reviewed my cleaning options and answered my questions. In one hour my carpet was looking great!! I will highly recommend Precision Carpet to my friends and neighbors. Thank you!!!

Ann S.

2016-11-16

I can't believe these guys gave me a brand new home! OK, well not literally but it sure looks, feels, and smells great in here! I am now ready for my out of town and in town guests! There is no politically correct way to say it. This carpet looks DAMN GOOD! please excuse me, Pastor!!

Angie C.

2016-11-08

Joey and Brent were wonderful. They did such a great job. What I thought would be a 3-4 hour job was actually an all day event. They worked so hard. I just bought a home and wanted the carpet and floors cleaned so they would be livable until I could have them replaced. They made everything look new, and smell so fresh. I think I can go a few more years with the current tile and carpeting. They also cleaned all the ductwork! What a great feeling to be able to move into an old house and it feels brand new. Thank you so much- Joey and Brent!

Betsy K.

2016-10-21

Dustin and Chris came to my moms house during a hectic weekend and gave us great service at such short notice, they were professional, polite ad very concise on their work my family and myself was very happy with the work they did and our carpet looks brand new.

Sakinah A.

2016-10-19

AMAZING! I called on Friday and scheduled an appointment for Saturday for an ETA of 9-11AM. Today I somehow slept past every alarm clock, doorbell, and missed calls that I missed the appointment. Dustin called ahead. Came to the home and waited, but no answer. I finally woke up around 10:45 and called back to reschedule. They were very understanding and was right back out to my house. Waited for me to get back and was ready to work when I got here. Dustin worked with my budget and was very reasonable! Chris and Dustin were very professional. The results were amazing. Looks like I have brand new carpet.

Kayla Y.

2016-10-15

Dustin did a wonderful job of educating me on the tile floors of my new home. I had no idea I had natural stone and that it needed special care! Note my kitchen not only looks clean, it is clean and sanitary. I'm a repeat customer for sure!!!

Maggie B.

2016-09-30

My experience with precision carpet was exceptional and great ,the tech Brian Fuller was very professional and outstanding I would recommend their services along with this technician at any time and would not go with any other provider True Professional

Elliott F.

2016-09-25

Two thumbs up! Our 15 year old carpet looks GREAT! Cleaner and spot free. We chose the deep clean and it was a good choice. We also had the tile cleaned and sealed. It also really looks good. Our technician, Ray, was very knowledgeable. Gave us some helpful tips on cleaning.

Ann A.

2016-09-23

Thank you for the great job performed by Paul and Raymond on Saturday 9/24/16. I was impressed with their professionalism. They were polite from the moment they arrived until the time they left. I was able to take advantage of products they informed about. Please reward them for their excellent work.

Carrie S.

2016-09-22

Great company excellence service the best carpet cleaning that I have ever experienced.

Nicole N.

2016-09-06

Dustin and Dustin were polite, knowledgeable and professional. They did their best to help me stay within by budget. The carpet looks great, too.

Nick P.

2016-09-02

Thank you for the quick response on the holiday weekend! We tried to get the pet stains out of the carpet without success! Your team was able to get them out! My wife loved the outcome...

Brian F.

2016-08-16

I had a good experience with Gary on August 16th. I called in the morning and he was sent out in the afternoon. He was running late and the company called to tell me which I appreciated. He provided me with the estimates before he started cleaning and even provided some information of which I was not aware. The carpet looks great and I would use him and the company again.

Courtney

2016-08-15

Richard did a great job with my two oriental carpets! He came and picked up the rugs and brought them back so clean! He even added a pet deterrent spray to help us keep them clean for longer. I'm so thankful for his time and attention.

Melissa L.

2016-08-10

This was a great experience with Joey and Chis the guys were on time and were very professional. The techs were very informative and educated me on my carpet and its needs. The results were amazing it's as if I have brand new carpet.

Lindsay O.

2016-07-20

Dustin did an awesome job. He worked really hard to work with us on pricing and coming up with a solution that met our needs and our budget. We will definitely work with Precision Carpet again.

Randall B.

2016-05-25

Ryan and Dustin are awesome! They showed up right on time and ready to work. They looked over our furniture with a fine-tooth comb and recommended a type of cleaning that was most appropriate for our fabric. They were thorough, super nice, and diligent in their work. I was impressed by their professionalism, and highly recommend their services!

Wesley L.

2016-05-06

Ryan was Awesome!! He came in, was Very professional and did an Outstanding Job! He even catered my carpet cleaning to fit my budget! This has been the second time I have used Precision Carpet. I am always impressed with the results after a cleaning. If you are needing a deep cleaning for almost anything in your home Call Ryan at Precision Carpet. He Will treat you like Family! My carpet cleaning was done on 5/4.

Ty H.

2016-03-12

Very professional and friendly service by Ken and his partner. I appreciate the professionalism, which came along with itemized service fees that were explained and agreed upon before the work began. Thank you!

Shondra B.

2016-03-01

Thank you Dave Bruno and assistant for a job well done today. After 3 attempts to remove a persistent stain it was determined that the padding was involved. Dave did a great job, cleaning both sides of the carpet, replacing the soiled pieces of padding, and the seam that was created is completely invisible. He is very conscientious about his work and customer satisfaction. It is much appreciated, thank you so much!

Susan S.

2016-02-25

Dustin came out and serviced our carpet today and he was very very polite and informative! Our carpet looks awesome!!! I would recommend this carpet cleaning company to anyone looking for great service. We will surely be contacting Dustin for future cleaning services! Thank you!

Celeste C.

2016-02-21

Dustin came here to clean my carpet at 6:30 on Friday night to give me an estimate on cleaning my carpets. I asked when he could do it he said now. I said you can come back later, he said no, I can do it now if you want!!
Wow!! Talk about a hard worker!!! Very impressed!! The carpets are finished and should be dry by morning.
I am very impressed with the professionalism and hard work from this company and Dustin!
Thank you so much!!

Sue G.

2016-02-16

What an awesome job Chance did!! I admit I had some horrific stains that i did not think would come out. When i tell you Chance did that...and im very pleased with how Ryan gave me the breakdown and didnt make me feel any pressure to paying what only i could only afford. Only bad thing i didn't like was i called the day before to request a earlier appointment. Dispatch said they were booked but would call if there were any cancellations. Well I didn't get a call even though there was a slot available. Wish i did because the money i spent at mall on something could have waited, i definitely would have love to spent on the carpet. But anyhoo, Chance you are the bomb..(you too Ryan) wish you both much success!! Thanks again!!!